Being from New Mexico, Salt of the Earth hit me hard in the face. I don't know how you found it but the back story is incredible. Also, who knew Grandpa Walton was that guy?!
There remains only one issue that concerns all of us. CLIMATE CHANGE, We are on the verge of imminent disaster, of endangering all life on Earth. YES, I am an alarmist and proudly so! I'm sorry, but all social issues must take a backseat. Simply put, nothing else matters!
Apparently Taylor Swift is a friend of Rose and Lisa from Blackpink, and is hugely loved in Asia; she's a much more important global figure than any of these fascist runts.
Taylor seems like a sweet girl and a pretty good songwriter. I do appreciate her talent and much to the chagrin of my contemporizes, as a lyricist she's in a league with Joni. She very effectively paints pictures with words. For example, when I listen to "Fifteen", even though I'm a 74 year old man, I can see the world through the eyes of a young high school girl Much respect Ms Swift.
I believe good music is not limited by age, no one says anything about all the white haired people at the symphony listening to Mozart or Schubert, both of whom wrote most of their music in their teens and early twenties.
For the life of me, I will never understand the attraction of Donald Trump and the power he seems to be able to hold over people.
Perhaps I am at a certain advantage because I knew him, Yes, actually knew him, long before he decided to enter politics, back when he was just "Fred's kid"
When he first announced his intent to run for President, I laughed. I thought it absolute silliness, Just another of his cheap publicity stunts. The only good that came from it was I got to reconnect with some of my old friends from Manhattan We all laughed and said "Can you believe this shit? JFC, that asshole actually thinks he can be President" Then along came November and we weren't laughing anymore.
I have the masters. (Breathes sigh of relief.) The thing that went into production limbo kinda a while is done! Producer sent them this morning. Think gonna release it on its own cos yeah really pretty late, rebundle with the EP later... Soon as I figure out the art.
The 38-page prospectus seen by The Washington Post envisions at least a temporary relocation of all of Gaza’s more than 2 million population, either through what it calls “voluntary” departures to another country or into restricted, secured zones inside the enclave during reconstruction.
Wow, I didn't think these fuckers could disgust me more. That Jewish people could support this is mind boggling, and deeply, horribly depressing.
"Each Palestinian who chooses to leave would be given a $5,000 cash payment and subsidies to cover four years of rent elsewhere, as well as a year of food."
Back during the Vietnam War, my Father, who was a lifelong high level DOD employee. "jokingly" suggested that the best way to end the conflict would be to offer all North Vietnamese regulars a $10,000 sign up bonus to join the US Army. It was costing us about $75,000 per North Vietnamese regular that was taken out , so it seemed like a pretty good deal for everyone.
Finally made it back to Strasbourg. It was a 20 hour trip home, but I got there. Sadly, my suitcase didn't. They know where it is and will deliver it to me eventually.
The room is enormous—it was clearly another kind of hotel. The bathroom is MASSIVE. It has a shower but also a giant jacuzzi tub thing and a toilet nook—it’s bigger than our bedroom at home, but then the motel 6 look?
The size shape and mechanics of the bed are always way less important than who's sharing it with you. That may go without saying, but just thought I'd mention it. :-) Or am I just a dirty old man?
Got invited to Marin Shakespeare's production of "The Tempest" last night. This was hands-down the finest regional Shakespeare production I've ever seen - impeccably performed, beautifully conceived, terrific sets and costumes - and a lovely venue outside under the stars (never mind the mild hum from the nearby 101 freeway). There are still three or four more performances on Saturday evenings in September, so if you're in the area: go.
Also, the company is terrific. They run a "Shakespeare for Social Justice" theater program at San Quentin and also theater programs for veterans.
Last night, witnessed by about eight people including one con staff member and one guy recording it with his cell phone, I cracked the seal on the bottle of Mallört I bought yesterday so I could sample it.
The bouquet is sort of herbal and sharp, the color's reminiscent of rye whisky (maybe a bit lighter). I poured a shot, smelled it again and tipped the liqueur into my mouth and waited ten seconds before swallowing it.
Yes, it was bitter, but not appallingly face-twistingly so. My lack of reaction to the aroma and taste was disappointing to the onlookers. The guy recording it said, "So it can't be that bad," tried a smaller measure of it, and his gurning would have impressed a random Yorkshireman.
(grins) This morning after breakfast I have penned and posted my traditional 'Scene in Fifty Words," a compact and salacious tale taken and adapted from three random black cards from a Cards Against Humanity set.
In order to drag our last check of the night over our sales goals, the owner and I did Malort shots with a 6-top at their urging. Oh, the sacrifices I make for my job.
But damn, do I ever love this job. Even with the Malort.
Being from New Mexico, Salt of the Earth hit me hard in the face. I don't know how you found it but the back story is incredible. Also, who knew Grandpa Walton was that guy?!
A classic. I've seen it every few decades.
There remains only one issue that concerns all of us. CLIMATE CHANGE, We are on the verge of imminent disaster, of endangering all life on Earth. YES, I am an alarmist and proudly so! I'm sorry, but all social issues must take a backseat. Simply put, nothing else matters!
Apparently Taylor Swift is a friend of Rose and Lisa from Blackpink, and is hugely loved in Asia; she's a much more important global figure than any of these fascist runts.
Taylor seems like a sweet girl and a pretty good songwriter. I do appreciate her talent and much to the chagrin of my contemporizes, as a lyricist she's in a league with Joni. She very effectively paints pictures with words. For example, when I listen to "Fifteen", even though I'm a 74 year old man, I can see the world through the eyes of a young high school girl Much respect Ms Swift.
I believe good music is not limited by age, no one says anything about all the white haired people at the symphony listening to Mozart or Schubert, both of whom wrote most of their music in their teens and early twenties.
"There are only two types of music, good and bad" -Leonard Bernstein
Taylor can't exactly "Shindler's List" 3 billion people though . . .
?
For the life of me, I will never understand the attraction of Donald Trump and the power he seems to be able to hold over people.
Perhaps I am at a certain advantage because I knew him, Yes, actually knew him, long before he decided to enter politics, back when he was just "Fred's kid"
When he first announced his intent to run for President, I laughed. I thought it absolute silliness, Just another of his cheap publicity stunts. The only good that came from it was I got to reconnect with some of my old friends from Manhattan We all laughed and said "Can you believe this shit? JFC, that asshole actually thinks he can be President" Then along came November and we weren't laughing anymore.
I have the masters. (Breathes sigh of relief.) The thing that went into production limbo kinda a while is done! Producer sent them this morning. Think gonna release it on its own cos yeah really pretty late, rebundle with the EP later... Soon as I figure out the art.
Just stopping by to tell you you're beautiful.
Yes, you.
And also with you.
Why thank you, lovely lady. <3
; ) It’s important to remember!
Right back atcha :)
(hi fives)
The 38-page prospectus seen by The Washington Post envisions at least a temporary relocation of all of Gaza’s more than 2 million population, either through what it calls “voluntary” departures to another country or into restricted, secured zones inside the enclave during reconstruction.
Wow, I didn't think these fuckers could disgust me more. That Jewish people could support this is mind boggling, and deeply, horribly depressing.
https://balloon-juice.com/2025/08/31/genocide-jared/
How about this idea. We build houses all along the Southern border, relocate them there and make them all "border agents" Better than a Wall!
"Each Palestinian who chooses to leave would be given a $5,000 cash payment and subsidies to cover four years of rent elsewhere, as well as a year of food."
So we'll be accepting some refugees, then?
No?
Huh.
Back during the Vietnam War, my Father, who was a lifelong high level DOD employee. "jokingly" suggested that the best way to end the conflict would be to offer all North Vietnamese regulars a $10,000 sign up bonus to join the US Army. It was costing us about $75,000 per North Vietnamese regular that was taken out , so it seemed like a pretty good deal for everyone.
That would have saved lives and taxpayer dollars, but you’re not thinking of profits to the military contractors.
Russia needs more cannon fodder.
They're packing a LOT into that "elsewhere."
I figure it's the same "elsewhere" tfg says he'll move DC's homeless people to. You know, out of sight, out of mind.
FWIW the title of the PowerPoint deck is “The GREAT Trust, From a Demolished Iranian Proxy to a Prosperous Abrahamic Ally”
I want you to be joking but I'm pretty sure you're not.
Someone posted a bluesky link to these holographic Trump stickers that were inspired by the John Carpenter movie They Live.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdbtYZzA68I
Here is the website
https://badtastegoodcause.com/they-live
that makes him and Musk better looking
Nice, they do sell their stuff, and thanks!
EDIT: BTW, I bought 5 of the PAB stickers!
"The Broke Ass Mofo Special" LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to order some of these. This is great. I've been thinking so much of that movie lately in relation to where we are right now. This is perfect.
Finally made it back to Strasbourg. It was a 20 hour trip home, but I got there. Sadly, my suitcase didn't. They know where it is and will deliver it to me eventually.
At least they know where it is. Probably in Milan, picking out a new fall wardrobe.
I wouldn't mind that, but it's actually in Boston hanging out at Logan.
𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
T-shirts! Get 'em before they're illegal...
"Wear them and win free detention in an ICE facility not of your choice!"
Having coffee and Mr. Mick is turning on the charm to be let outside:
https://substack.com/profile/106661048-vorpal/note/c-150989293?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1ri46w
Obey
It's easy to see who rules the roost. Mick the gorgeoso. 💕
This hotel is hilarious.
The room is enormous—it was clearly another kind of hotel. The bathroom is MASSIVE. It has a shower but also a giant jacuzzi tub thing and a toilet nook—it’s bigger than our bedroom at home, but then the motel 6 look?
Mirrored ceilings?
Magic Fingers (tm) bed?
Get your quarters out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H_SsrNE8eI
Earlier in my life I had a waterbed that was heated AND vibrated.
I had a heated one but never one that vibrated!
The size shape and mechanics of the bed are always way less important than who's sharing it with you. That may go without saying, but just thought I'd mention it. :-) Or am I just a dirty old man?
Got invited to Marin Shakespeare's production of "The Tempest" last night. This was hands-down the finest regional Shakespeare production I've ever seen - impeccably performed, beautifully conceived, terrific sets and costumes - and a lovely venue outside under the stars (never mind the mild hum from the nearby 101 freeway). There are still three or four more performances on Saturday evenings in September, so if you're in the area: go.
Also, the company is terrific. They run a "Shakespeare for Social Justice" theater program at San Quentin and also theater programs for veterans.
YES!!!!!!!!! I LOVE those prison programs. <3 <3 <3 <3
I'm glad you had a wonderful time. I just love Shakespeare and The Tempest is one of my favorite plays.
(post-breakfast belch; recalls he forgot something) Oops, have some green boxes:
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Last night, witnessed by about eight people including one con staff member and one guy recording it with his cell phone, I cracked the seal on the bottle of Mallört I bought yesterday so I could sample it.
The bouquet is sort of herbal and sharp, the color's reminiscent of rye whisky (maybe a bit lighter). I poured a shot, smelled it again and tipped the liqueur into my mouth and waited ten seconds before swallowing it.
Yes, it was bitter, but not appallingly face-twistingly so. My lack of reaction to the aroma and taste was disappointing to the onlookers. The guy recording it said, "So it can't be that bad," tried a smaller measure of it, and his gurning would have impressed a random Yorkshireman.
(grins) This morning after breakfast I have penned and posted my traditional 'Scene in Fifty Words," a compact and salacious tale taken and adapted from three random black cards from a Cards Against Humanity set.
Time for the Sunday crossword.
In order to drag our last check of the night over our sales goals, the owner and I did Malort shots with a 6-top at their urging. Oh, the sacrifices I make for my job.
But damn, do I ever love this job. Even with the Malort.
It wasn't that bad, to be honest.
At least to me.
I would try it!
Getting really annoyed at how all the evil characters' character designs in this anime are fat & ugly.
I like my villains completely ordinary, the person you wouldn't look at twice if they passed you in the street.
These guys, when I saw them in the opening sequence, I immediately said to myself, "Hey, I'll bet he's gonna be one of the villains."
I like my villains svelte and gorgeous...
Oh hey — turns out the final boss mastermind is a svelte demon, so at least one villain isn’t fat & ugly.
Because, dontcha know, fat and ugly people should just go away. /s
Was it written by Rowling?
Maybe it was just inspired by her style. :-P